Jewelry Making: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Christmas Wire/Bead Necklace
Holiday lampwork beads dance around on this wire and crystal necklace bringing you visions of Christmas spirit.
Holiday lampwork beads dance around on this wire and crystal necklace bringing you visions of Christmas spirit.
Crystal Ornament Bracelet
The red, green, and white crystal dangles on this sterling chain bracelet are reminiscent of holiday ornaments hanging from a Christmas tree.
The red, green, and white crystal dangles on this sterling chain bracelet are reminiscent of holiday ornaments hanging from a Christmas tree.
Lampwork and Wire Snowman Earr
Turn some lampwork snowman beads into earrings using some simple wire jewelry techniques.
Turn some lampwork snowman beads into earrings using some simple wire jewelry techniques.
Make Jewelry Now
Get started making jewelry now with this helpful hub of links to the basics of all kinds of jewelry making: bead stringing; bead weaving; wire work; metal clay; metal fabrication; metal soldering; fused and lampwork glass; and mixed media and fiber.
Get started making jewelry now with this helpful hub of links to the basics of all kinds of jewelry making: bead stringing; bead weaving; wire work; metal clay; metal fabrication; metal soldering; fused and lampwork glass; and mixed media and fiber.
How to Wire Wrap a Cabochon
This wire wrapping method works for wrapping a number of different sizes and shapes of cabochons, often referred as cabs.
This wire wrapping method works for wrapping a number of different sizes and shapes of cabochons, often referred as cabs.
Beaded Ornament Cover
Use your beading skills to create this netted ornament cover from seed beads and tear drop beads.
Use your beading skills to create this netted ornament cover from seed beads and tear drop beads.
Macrame Knot Library
I’ve created this handy Knot Library to help you find and learn the knots you need for your macrame and fiber jewelry making.
I’ve created this handy Knot Library to help you find and learn the knots you need for your macrame and fiber jewelry making.
Learn to Solder
Here is a step by step description of how to solder metals such as silver to make jewelry
Here is a step by step description of how to solder metals such as silver to make jewelry
Using Crimping Pliers
Crimp beads are used to finish off a beaded jewelry piece such as a necklace or bracelet. This tutorial shows how to use crimping plier to close a crimp bead.
Crimp beads are used to finish off a beaded jewelry piece such as a necklace or bracelet. This tutorial shows how to use crimping plier to close a crimp bead.
Holiday Jewelry Projects
The holiday season is a perfect time of year to share your love of jewelry making. Here are a bunch of great projects, some easy some a little more advanced, for you. Many of the ornament projects are also easily adaptable into jewelry items.
The holiday season is a perfect time of year to share your love of jewelry making. Here are a bunch of great projects, some easy some a little more advanced, for you. Many of the ornament projects are also easily adaptable into jewelry items.
Goofy Reindeer Ornament
He's goofy, but he's cute. Use wire and beads to make this adorable Goofy Reindeer Ornament.
He's goofy, but he's cute. Use wire and beads to make this adorable Goofy Reindeer Ornament.
Bead and Wire Angel
Use your wire skills, add a bead, and you have an adorable little angel ornament. You can also wear this on a chain or ribbon as a pendant.
Use your wire skills, add a bead, and you have an adorable little angel ornament. You can also wear this on a chain or ribbon as a pendant.
Making a Bead & Wire Chain
Learn to transform a little wire and a few beads into an awesome chain using this simple jewelry fabrication technique.
Learn to transform a little wire and a few beads into an awesome chain using this simple jewelry fabrication technique.
Wire Used for Jewelry Making
Learn about some of the basic "need to know" details about wire used for making jewelry.
Learn about some of the basic "need to know" details about wire used for making jewelry.
Make Memory Wire Jewelry
Beginning jewelry makers especially enjoy working with memory wire, but you don't have to be new to jewelry designing to enjoy this unique material.
Beginning jewelry makers especially enjoy working with memory wire, but you don't have to be new to jewelry designing to enjoy this unique material.
Making Wire Wrapped Loops
Learn how to use wire to connect components, other wire sections, beads, and much more with this very versatile wire wrapping technique.
Learn how to use wire to connect components, other wire sections, beads, and much more with this very versatile wire wrapping technique.
Flower Petal Ornament Cover
This seed bead ornament is designed to cover a standard glass bulb.
This seed bead ornament is designed to cover a standard glass bulb.
Learn to Knot Between Beads
Adding knots between beads is a way to add a special something to beaded jewelry pieces. This traditional method has been around for centuries, but you can learn how to do it too.
Adding knots between beads is a way to add a special something to beaded jewelry pieces. This traditional method has been around for centuries, but you can learn how to do it too.
Make a Wire Coil Chain
This is an unusual unsoldered chain where you connect coils of wire you create. It's chunky and easy to do.
This is an unusual unsoldered chain where you connect coils of wire you create. It's chunky and easy to do.
Metal Clay Jewelry Making
Find out what you need to get started making jewelry with metal clay.
Find out what you need to get started making jewelry with metal clay.
Crochet Wire and Bead Bracelet
I developed this very simple bracelet design which uses a button as a toggle clasp and a few seed beads are included to accent the wire.
I developed this very simple bracelet design which uses a button as a toggle clasp and a few seed beads are included to accent the wire.
Elastic Beaded Bracelet
Learn to make an elastic stretchy-style beaded bracelet. Once you see how easy it is, you'll want to make yourself a whole wardrobe of these for every outfit in your closet.
Learn to make an elastic stretchy-style beaded bracelet. Once you see how easy it is, you'll want to make yourself a whole wardrobe of these for every outfit in your closet.
What Wire for What?
What Wire for What? - Learn about the different types of wire used for jewelry making.
What Wire for What? - Learn about the different types of wire used for jewelry making.
Wire & Bead Necklace Projects
Make a wide assortment of necklace designs using any of these easy to follow project instructions. Use only wire and make a chain or add beads for something a little extra. You have a large selection to choose from.
Make a wide assortment of necklace designs using any of these easy to follow project instructions. Use only wire and make a chain or add beads for something a little extra. You have a large selection to choose from.
Wrap Your Beads in Wire
This wire wrapping techniques allows you to connect beads together while also wrapping each bead with wire, creating a little wire cage for each bead.
This wire wrapping techniques allows you to connect beads together while also wrapping each bead with wire, creating a little wire cage for each bead.
So-Easy Bead and Wire Wreath
This holiday ornament is one of the projects I came up with for those on my “small gift” list. You can whip up gobs of these super quickly, and they are also excellent for children to make.
This holiday ornament is one of the projects I came up with for those on my “small gift” list. You can whip up gobs of these super quickly, and they are also excellent for children to make.
Lost Wax Casting - How-To
Through a technique called lost wax casting, you can create your own metal charms and pendants.
Through a technique called lost wax casting, you can create your own metal charms and pendants.
Filigree Star Ornament
Use your jewelry making skills to create this holiday ornament with wire, beads, and a pretty filigree star.
Use your jewelry making skills to create this holiday ornament with wire, beads, and a pretty filigree star.
Celtic Wire Chain
This Celtic inspired chain pattern incorporates beads as well. Make it with a pair of round nosed pliers or use a jig to help make each jewelry component consistantly sized.
This Celtic inspired chain pattern incorporates beads as well. Make it with a pair of round nosed pliers or use a jig to help make each jewelry component consistantly sized.
Wire Tree Ornament
Use wire to create a holiday ornament that looks like a Christmas tree.
Use wire to create a holiday ornament that looks like a Christmas tree.
Pricing Your Jewelry
Use this pricing formula to figure out how much to charge (both wholesale and retail) for your hand-crafted jewelry.
Use this pricing formula to figure out how much to charge (both wholesale and retail) for your hand-crafted jewelry.
Start Bead Stringing
Bead stringing is an excellent way to get started making jewelry for the first time. This article discusses the tools, supplies, and related information you need to start making beaded jewelry.
Bead stringing is an excellent way to get started making jewelry for the first time. This article discusses the tools, supplies, and related information you need to start making beaded jewelry.
Bead Knotting for Cheaters
If you are new to bead knotting and haven't had much luck with the traditional approach, then consider use this alternative technique, which is a little like cheating bust still works.
If you are new to bead knotting and haven't had much luck with the traditional approach, then consider use this alternative technique, which is a little like cheating bust still works.
Bead Stringing Materials
There are a huge assortment of bead stringing media available. Here is some info on just a few to consider for your jewelry making needs.
There are a huge assortment of bead stringing media available. Here is some info on just a few to consider for your jewelry making needs.
Curly Wire - Crystal Ornament
Combine craft wire and beads to create this fun ornament to adorn your holiday tree, or adapt it to make some fun earrings.
Combine craft wire and beads to create this fun ornament to adorn your holiday tree, or adapt it to make some fun earrings.
Coiling Colored Wire Wreath Or
A very simple wire coiling technique turns into a Christmas wreath when you include colored wire.
A very simple wire coiling technique turns into a Christmas wreath when you include colored wire.
Beaded Ladder Stitch
The ladder stitch is a staple bead weaving stitch and surprisingly easy to do. This is a good stitch for beginners to tackle.
The ladder stitch is a staple bead weaving stitch and surprisingly easy to do. This is a good stitch for beginners to tackle.
Beads and Beaded Jewelry
It is all about the beads! Here is a collection of projects and information for the bead lover, focusing on beaded jewelry techniques and bead jewelry projects.
It is all about the beads! Here is a collection of projects and information for the bead lover, focusing on beaded jewelry techniques and bead jewelry projects.
Metal/Wire Bracelet Projects
Use metal fabricate and form amazing bracelet designs, including metal sheet, semi-precious metal wire, and memory wire. Leave the metal as is, texture it, or combine it with beads of your choice.
Use metal fabricate and form amazing bracelet designs, including metal sheet, semi-precious metal wire, and memory wire. Leave the metal as is, texture it, or combine it with beads of your choice.
Spanish Style Chain
This interesting chain pattern was used once as a form of money. It combines soldering and wire fabrication techniques.
This interesting chain pattern was used once as a form of money. It combines soldering and wire fabrication techniques.
Tips for Soldering Jewelry
Soldering jewelry doesn't have to be difficult, and to make sure you solder successfully, here are some tips to consider.
Soldering jewelry doesn't have to be difficult, and to make sure you solder successfully, here are some tips to consider.
Pretty in Pink Pearl Necklace
Petite pearls and matching pink nylon cord make up this simple tiny cup design necklace.
Petite pearls and matching pink nylon cord make up this simple tiny cup design necklace.
What Type of Soldering Torch?
In this article, I discuss the use of the proper type of torch for soldering jewelry, explaining metal temperatures and fuel requirements. I also offer lots of excellent resources to help beginners learn to solder.
In this article, I discuss the use of the proper type of torch for soldering jewelry, explaining metal temperatures and fuel requirements. I also offer lots of excellent resources to help beginners learn to solder.
Jewelry in a Pickle
What do pickles have to do with jewelry making? Well, pickling solution is a must have item when you solder metal jewelry pieces.
What do pickles have to do with jewelry making? Well, pickling solution is a must have item when you solder metal jewelry pieces.
Bead and Wire Earring Projects
Two perfect jewelry making combinations - wire and beads - add them together to come up with a huge assortment of earring projects. Here are lots of wire and bead earrings, using materials such as gemstones, crystals, and precious metals to get you started.
Two perfect jewelry making combinations - wire and beads - add them together to come up with a huge assortment of earring projects. Here are lots of wire and bead earrings, using materials such as gemstones, crystals, and precious metals to get you started.
Weekly Featured Project - Getting Started: Wire Working
Learn about a tools used to make wire jewelry: flea market vendor nosed pliers ring mandrel wire twister wire hooks
Learn about a tools used to make wire jewelry: flea market vendor nosed pliers ring mandrel wire twister wire hooks
Spring Fling Beaded Flower
Inspired by a piece of jewelry worn by Drew Barrymore, I created this flower using Japanese seed beads and colored wire. Make one for Easter or for your mom on Mothers' Day.
Inspired by a piece of jewelry worn by Drew Barrymore, I created this flower using Japanese seed beads and colored wire. Make one for Easter or for your mom on Mothers' Day.
Create Home Studio for Glass
If you’ve fallen in love with making glass beads or fused glass or if you’ve always wanted to try glass, then eventually you’ll need to create a place for yourself and your glass. Here are a few tips to help you create your own safe place to work with glass.
If you’ve fallen in love with making glass beads or fused glass or if you’ve always wanted to try glass, then eventually you’ll need to create a place for yourself and your glass. Here are a few tips to help you create your own safe place to work with glass.
Curly Wire and Bead Ring
If you like instant gratification, and who doesn’t, then you’ll enjoy making this quick wire and bead ring project. I show two variations, one using a hematite bead and one using a ceramic bead, but the method to make them is the same.
If you like instant gratification, and who doesn’t, then you’ll enjoy making this quick wire and bead ring project. I show two variations, one using a hematite bead and one using a ceramic bead, but the method to make them is the same.
Using a Ring Jig to Make Jump
Here is yet another method for making jump rings. These instructions include using a bench vice and ring jig.
Here is yet another method for making jump rings. These instructions include using a bench vice and ring jig.
Types of Wire: What#146;s t...
What's the difference between gold and gold-filled wire? What is fine silver and sterling silver wire? Learn the differences between types of jewelry making wire.
What's the difference between gold and gold-filled wire? What is fine silver and sterling silver wire? Learn the differences between types of jewelry making wire.
Fringe Earrings 101
Fringe Earrings 101 - A great project for the beginner seed beader
Fringe Earrings 101 - A great project for the beginner seed beader
Basic Bead Earrings
This basic bead earring project is where every beginning jewelry maker should begin. You'll learn some important techniques as you complete this easy earring project.
This basic bead earring project is where every beginning jewelry maker should begin. You'll learn some important techniques as you complete this easy earring project.
Brick Stitch Beaded Tree Ornam
Brick stitch along with large green beads work up into this quick and easy holiday ornament. It looks like a tree and be hung from your tree.
Brick stitch along with large green beads work up into this quick and easy holiday ornament. It looks like a tree and be hung from your tree.
Weekly Feature - Czech Flower Necklace
Czech Flower Necklace: corsage pin nosed pliers hand knot czech beads nylon cord
Czech Flower Necklace: corsage pin nosed pliers hand knot czech beads nylon cord
I Want to Be a Jewelry Designe
Discover the very first step you need to take to become a jewelry designer.
Discover the very first step you need to take to become a jewelry designer.
Simple Loop aka Unwrapped Loop
This basic wire technique is sometimes called the simple loop or the unwrapped loop technique. Whatever you call it, this method is a staple technique for wire work when you want to connect jewelry components.
This basic wire technique is sometimes called the simple loop or the unwrapped loop technique. Whatever you call it, this method is a staple technique for wire work when you want to connect jewelry components.
How to Make a Bead from Seeds
This technique is amazing and a great way to learn or practice a bead weaving stitch called peyote. You literally weave tiny seed beads together to form a tube-shaped bead.
This technique is amazing and a great way to learn or practice a bead weaving stitch called peyote. You literally weave tiny seed beads together to form a tube-shaped bead.
How to Use a Bead Tip
Learn the basics for using bead tips to finish off your beaded jewelry designs.
Learn the basics for using bead tips to finish off your beaded jewelry designs.
Beginners' Corner
Here's a good place to start if you want to learn to make jewelry
Here's a good place to start if you want to learn to make jewelry
Wire Ring Projects
You can be surprised what you can make with only a few inches of wire and some easy metal fabrication techniques. These ring designs are easy to make and take a minimal amount of materials and tools.
You can be surprised what you can make with only a few inches of wire and some easy metal fabrication techniques. These ring designs are easy to make and take a minimal amount of materials and tools.
Get Started: Macrame Jewelry
A hot fad from the 60s has become popular again today. Learn how you can get started making macrame jewelry.
A hot fad from the 60s has become popular again today. Learn how you can get started making macrame jewelry.
Princess Earrings
Beginners will love how easy these sweet earrings are too make. Perfect the princess in all of us.
Beginners will love how easy these sweet earrings are too make. Perfect the princess in all of us.
Beaded Bead Bracelet
Make your own beads from tiny Delica beads and then string them up in this crystal, glass, and stone bead bracelet design.
Make your own beads from tiny Delica beads and then string them up in this crystal, glass, and stone bead bracelet design.
Free Wire Chain Patterns
Use wire and links to create a variety of chain patterns to use in your jewelry designs. Many of these require no soldering.
Use wire and links to create a variety of chain patterns to use in your jewelry designs. Many of these require no soldering.
Blue Resin and Crystal Earring
Resin is light weight and comes in all kinds of amazing colors. This project combines hoop-style resin components with crystals and wire to make a fun pair of earrings that will get noticed.
Resin is light weight and comes in all kinds of amazing colors. This project combines hoop-style resin components with crystals and wire to make a fun pair of earrings that will get noticed.
Beadecked Bead Books
Laura Jansen has created a series of book for bead weavers who enjoy making gorgeous beaded ornament covers.
Laura Jansen has created a series of book for bead weavers who enjoy making gorgeous beaded ornament covers.
Lucky Gemstone & Wire Bracelet
Funky green turquoise beads, malachite beads, and copper wire are turned into an earthy gemstone bracelet and topped off with a lucky charm.
Funky green turquoise beads, malachite beads, and copper wire are turned into an earthy gemstone bracelet and topped off with a lucky charm.
African Stitch Bracelet
This bracelet tutorial combines ladder stitch and a variation of the Chevron stitch. While the finished results look complicated, this is a comparatively simple project since the stitches used are repeated over and over again.
This bracelet tutorial combines ladder stitch and a variation of the Chevron stitch. While the finished results look complicated, this is a comparatively simple project since the stitches used are repeated over and over again.
Memory Wire Beaded Chokers
Necklace size memory wire is perfect to use for making these sparkling beaded chokers.
Necklace size memory wire is perfect to use for making these sparkling beaded chokers.
Selling Your Jewelry to Shops
Have you ever thought about selling your hand-crafted jewelry to shops, boutiques, or galleries? My list of Dos and Don'ts when approaching retail outlets will help you get started.
Have you ever thought about selling your hand-crafted jewelry to shops, boutiques, or galleries? My list of Dos and Don'ts when approaching retail outlets will help you get started.
Electrolytic Cleaning Solution
Use ingredients found in your kitchen to clean your silver jewelry.
Use ingredients found in your kitchen to clean your silver jewelry.
Wire Wrapped Hoop Earrings
The wire work in these hoop earrings looks super intricate, but in reality, the base hoop is filigree with a one long wire wrapped around it securing tiny glass teardrop beads.
The wire work in these hoop earrings looks super intricate, but in reality, the base hoop is filigree with a one long wire wrapped around it securing tiny glass teardrop beads.
Macrame Donut Necklace
The center piece component of this necklace is referred to as a donut since it is shaped like the type of donut you eat. This project also incorporates bone beads and waxed linen cord.
The center piece component of this necklace is referred to as a donut since it is shaped like the type of donut you eat. This project also incorporates bone beads and waxed linen cord.
How to Make a Square Knot
Use these step by step instructions to complete a square knot, which is a staple of many macrame jewelry designs.
Use these step by step instructions to complete a square knot, which is a staple of many macrame jewelry designs.
Jewelry Clasps and Connectors
Learn about some of the different clasps and connectors used to make beaded jewelry.
Learn about some of the different clasps and connectors used to make beaded jewelry.
Wire Wrapped Stick Chain
Make a chain using all wire, your choice of gold-filled or sterling, using pieces of straight wire and the wrapped loop technique.
Make a chain using all wire, your choice of gold-filled or sterling, using pieces of straight wire and the wrapped loop technique.
Make a Fiber Chain
Metal is not the only material you can use to make a chain. You can also use yarn and a super easy crochet stitch called (appropriately) the chain stitch.
Metal is not the only material you can use to make a chain. You can also use yarn and a super easy crochet stitch called (appropriately) the chain stitch.
Weekly Featured Project - Basic Wire Bangle
Learn to make a basic wire bangle bracelet from your About.com Guide
Learn to make a basic wire bangle bracelet from your About.com Guide
Floating Flower Necklace
One special lampwork bead inspired this necklace design which combine colored components such as colored wire and colored beading wire.
One special lampwork bead inspired this necklace design which combine colored components such as colored wire and colored beading wire.
Fiber Crocheted Amulet
With a little yarn and some simple crochet stitches, you can make this unique fiber amulet.
With a little yarn and some simple crochet stitches, you can make this unique fiber amulet.
Nicole Chandelier Earrings
While these don't rival the beautiful jewelry Nicole Kidman is so well known for wearing, they remind me of her, thus the name: Nicole Chandelier Earrings!
While these don't rival the beautiful jewelry Nicole Kidman is so well known for wearing, they remind me of her, thus the name: Nicole Chandelier Earrings!
How to Find a Class
If you want to learn how to make jewelry or just learn more about techniques you use now, then read this feature to find out how to locate classes near you
If you want to learn how to make jewelry or just learn more about techniques you use now, then read this feature to find out how to locate classes near you
Oxidizing with Silver Black
Silver Black is a product used by some metal workers to oxidize their finished jewelry. It's pretty easy to use, and it has an interesting affect on your metal jewelry.
Silver Black is a product used by some metal workers to oxidize their finished jewelry. It's pretty easy to use, and it has an interesting affect on your metal jewelry.
Make Your Own Ear Hooks
With practice, a few hand tools, and a little wire, you'd be surprised at how simple it can be to make your own jewelry findings. Ear hooks are one of the most often used findings, and they are one of the simplest to make also.
With practice, a few hand tools, and a little wire, you'd be surprised at how simple it can be to make your own jewelry findings. Ear hooks are one of the most often used findings, and they are one of the simplest to make also.
Make Beaded Bead Earrings
After using Delicas to weave your own little beads from beads, you can use them in this simple earrings project.
After using Delicas to weave your own little beads from beads, you can use them in this simple earrings project.
Create a Wire and Bead Spider
A very popular project - here is a Halloween spider to make from wire and beads.
A very popular project - here is a Halloween spider to make from wire and beads.
See How Secure a Crimp Bead
"See" how to secure a crimp bead with this tutorial, which I put together using illustrations.
"See" how to secure a crimp bead with this tutorial, which I put together using illustrations.
Using a Jewelry Saw
Many jewelry fabrication projects require that you saw on metal. Therefore, a jewelry saw can be an important tool. However, using the correct size blade for your jewelry saw is critical.
Many jewelry fabrication projects require that you saw on metal. Therefore, a jewelry saw can be an important tool. However, using the correct size blade for your jewelry saw is critical.
Geometric Glass Pendant
Even if you don't have a huge glass set up, you can make one of these Geometric Glass Pendants.
Even if you don't have a huge glass set up, you can make one of these Geometric Glass Pendants.
Proper and Quick Jump Rings
Learn two different ways - one the proper way and one the quick way - of using wire to make jump rings.
Learn two different ways - one the proper way and one the quick way - of using wire to make jump rings.
Make a Figure 8 Chain
This simple chain pattern is a good way to get some soldering practice in as you make a very pretty bracelet or necklace.
This simple chain pattern is a good way to get some soldering practice in as you make a very pretty bracelet or necklace.
Getting Started: Metalsmithing
Learn about tools used for metal fabrication and soldering.
Learn about tools used for metal fabrication and soldering.
Weekly Feature - Getting Started: Seed Beads
How you can get started learning to seed beads: amulet purse amulet purses rainbow of colors string designs seed beads
How you can get started learning to seed beads: amulet purse amulet purses rainbow of colors string designs seed beads
Filigree Copper Earrings
Dark amethyst briolettes enhance copper filigree components in these earrings that have an old elegance to them.
Dark amethyst briolettes enhance copper filigree components in these earrings that have an old elegance to them.
Weekly Feature - Macrame Toggle Bracelet
A weekly feature article about jewelry making: square knots hand knot toggle clasp overhand knot square knot
A weekly feature article about jewelry making: square knots hand knot toggle clasp overhand knot square knot
Weekly Featured Project - Beaded Bangle
Create a new look with beads and the basic wire bangle design
Create a new look with beads and the basic wire bangle design
Wrap and Curl Earrings
Make these carnelian and poppy jasper bead and wire earrings using some simple wire wrapping techniques.
Make these carnelian and poppy jasper bead and wire earrings using some simple wire wrapping techniques.
Tin Cup Necklace
The Tin Cup Necklace is a classic and very easy to make, especially for those jewelry makers learning to knot between beads.
The Tin Cup Necklace is a classic and very easy to make, especially for those jewelry makers learning to knot between beads.
Santa Charm/Crystal Earrings
Team up a stamped brass Santa charm with red and green crystal dangles and brass wire.
Team up a stamped brass Santa charm with red and green crystal dangles and brass wire.
Bead and Wire Butterfly Charm
Butterflies have always been popular. With a little craft wire and a few beads, you can make your own butterfly charms to add to hair accessories or jewelry.
Butterflies have always been popular. With a little craft wire and a few beads, you can make your own butterfly charms to add to hair accessories or jewelry.
Easy Stone Setting
Setting stones doesn't have to be difficult. Here are a few tricks of the trade.
Setting stones doesn't have to be difficult. Here are a few tricks of the trade.
Wire Hanger Dangle Earrings
Adding simple swirl dangles is one way to give these wire hanger earrings a different look.
Adding simple swirl dangles is one way to give these wire hanger earrings a different look.
How to Use a Bead Board
Learn to use a bead board with your bead stringing and beaded jewelry designs.
Learn to use a bead board with your bead stringing and beaded jewelry designs.
Bead Stringing Findings
Learn what a bead tip or clam shell is used for in beaded jewelry.
Learn what a bead tip or clam shell is used for in beaded jewelry.
Hip 2 Be Square Wire Toe Ring
I call this a toe ring, but you could easily wear it on a finger as well. I've formed the wire into square shapes on either end to make this easy fabricated wire ring.
I call this a toe ring, but you could easily wear it on a finger as well. I've formed the wire into square shapes on either end to make this easy fabricated wire ring.
Bead and Wire Bookmark
You can use your jewelry making skills to make more than just jewelry, and this bead and wire wrapped bookmark is a great way to do just that.
You can use your jewelry making skills to make more than just jewelry, and this bead and wire wrapped bookmark is a great way to do just that.
Make Faux Beach Glass
Use your fused glass scraps up with this easy technique for making faux beach glass.
Use your fused glass scraps up with this easy technique for making faux beach glass.
Elastic Bead Bracelets
Learn the tips and tricks to stringing up elastic bead bracelets with this variety of designs.
Learn the tips and tricks to stringing up elastic bead bracelets with this variety of designs.
Crochet Wire/Beaded Jewelry
Author Jacqui Harris shows how to make 25 crochet wire and bead necklaces in her book Crochet Wire and Bead Jewelry.
Author Jacqui Harris shows how to make 25 crochet wire and bead necklaces in her book Crochet Wire and Bead Jewelry.
Pearl Ilusion Necklace
Make an illusion-style necklace with pearl beads, beading wire, and crimp beads. Then finish it off with a hand-crafted clasp.
Make an illusion-style necklace with pearl beads, beading wire, and crimp beads. Then finish it off with a hand-crafted clasp.
Two Tone Wire Chain Earrings
Combine two colors of metals for this chain design that makes some quick earrings too.
Combine two colors of metals for this chain design that makes some quick earrings too.
Weekly Featured Project - Getting Started: Metalsmithing
Find out about the tools you need to solder and fabricate metal
Find out about the tools you need to solder and fabricate metal
Make a Wire Bracelet on a Jig
Make your own jig for bending wire, and then follow this simple wire pattern to make your first wire bracelet on it.
Make your own jig for bending wire, and then follow this simple wire pattern to make your first wire bracelet on it.
Bead Holiday Jewelry/Ornaments
Just beads - oh and thread and findings to string them together - but if you prefer to work just with beads and no wire, then these holiday ornaments and jewelry projects are for you.
Just beads - oh and thread and findings to string them together - but if you prefer to work just with beads and no wire, then these holiday ornaments and jewelry projects are for you.
Woven Pearl Bracelet
Use a double strand weaving technique to make these amazing bracelet.
Use a double strand weaving technique to make these amazing bracelet.
Filigree Angel Ornament
Use a filigree component and add your own head and wings to turn it into an angel. It makes a great ornament or pendant.
Use a filigree component and add your own head and wings to turn it into an angel. It makes a great ornament or pendant.
How to Bead Around a Cabochon
Incorporating cabochons is a great way to expand on seed beaded jewelry designs, and the basic technique is not that difficult to master.
Incorporating cabochons is a great way to expand on seed beaded jewelry designs, and the basic technique is not that difficult to master.
Cell Phone Jewelry Dangles
Start by attaching the cell phone strap to your phone.
Start by attaching the cell phone strap to your phone.
Bead & Wire Chain Bracelet
Bead & Wire Chain
Bead & Wire Chain
Wire Pin Vice
Wire workers use a pin vise to twist the ends of wire for a decorative effect.
Wire workers use a pin vise to twist the ends of wire for a decorative effect.
Gift Ideas for Dad
Don't know what to make for dad? For his birthday or Father's Day, consider making some of these jewelry related items.
Don't know what to make for dad? For his birthday or Father's Day, consider making some of these jewelry related items.
Weekly Feature - Do the Twist
Do the Twist: Use all kinds of beads to make this super twisted look for making necklaces and bracelets.
Do the Twist: Use all kinds of beads to make this super twisted look for making necklaces and bracelets.
Weekly Feature - Beaded Eye Glass Chains
A weekly feature article: nosed pliers tiger tail glass holders bead tips elastic loops
A weekly feature article: nosed pliers tiger tail glass holders bead tips elastic loops
Seed Bead Earring Projects
Weave tiny glass seed beads into beautiful earrings.
Weave tiny glass seed beads into beautiful earrings.
Pearl Necklace Projects
Pearl Necklace Projects
Pearl Necklace Projects
Make a Twisted Wire Ring
This is a beginning to intermediate level metal fabrication and soldering project. The final results are a very cool looking ring.
This is a beginning to intermediate level metal fabrication and soldering project. The final results are a very cool looking ring.
Harlequin Necklace
Nothing it more classic than the combination of black and white. Add some sterling silver wire to these beads, which are a mixture of mother-of-pearl, black onyx, and crystals, and the metal really makes this necklace pop.
Nothing it more classic than the combination of black and white. Add some sterling silver wire to these beads, which are a mixture of mother-of-pearl, black onyx, and crystals, and the metal really makes this necklace pop.
How to Weave Brick Stitch
This bead weaving stitch is also known as Comanche Weave and is most often used in combination with the ladder stitch. It is a great stitch for beginning bead weavers to try.
This bead weaving stitch is also known as Comanche Weave and is most often used in combination with the ladder stitch. It is a great stitch for beginning bead weavers to try.
Frosty the Snowman Pin
Who doesn't love Frosty the Snowman? Make this simple pin project and carry him around with you throughout the holiday season.
Who doesn't love Frosty the Snowman? Make this simple pin project and carry him around with you throughout the holiday season.
Wire/Lampwork Bead Necklace
I teamed up some wildly bright colored lampwork beads along with some colored wire components for a jewelry design that won't be missed.
I teamed up some wildly bright colored lampwork beads along with some colored wire components for a jewelry design that won't be missed.
Crystal Bead Necklace Projects
Sparkling crystals will get your necklace designs noticed.
Sparkling crystals will get your necklace designs noticed.
Seed Bead Necklace Projects
Seed Bead Necklace Projects
Seed Bead Necklace Projects
What is Metal Clay?
This silver and gold clay is a great alternative for those who want to work with metal but not with a torch.
This silver and gold clay is a great alternative for those who want to work with metal but not with a torch.
Weekly Feature - Celtic Wire Component
Celtic Wire Component: nosed pliers wire wizard knitting needle jewelry makers figure eights
Celtic Wire Component: nosed pliers wire wizard knitting needle jewelry makers figure eights
Weekly Feature - Quickie Collar Necklace
Quickie Collar Necklace: hand knot own hook hook eye hook and eye jump ring
Quickie Collar Necklace: hand knot own hook hook eye hook and eye jump ring
How to Make Fused Glass Frit
Frit is made up of small pieces of glass and is used to create decorative elements on fused glass pieces such as pendants.
Frit is made up of small pieces of glass and is used to create decorative elements on fused glass pieces such as pendants.
Bead Stringing Fancy Finishes
Learn about some other options for giving your beaded strung jewelry pieces, including necklaces and bracelets, a professional finish.
Learn about some other options for giving your beaded strung jewelry pieces, including necklaces and bracelets, a professional finish.
Lava Bead Wire Wrapped Pendant
Wrap a large lava bead with wire and then attach the finished pendant to a simple gold-plated serpentine chain.
Wrap a large lava bead with wire and then attach the finished pendant to a simple gold-plated serpentine chain.
Victorian Crystal Bracelet
Black Czech crystals are teamed up with gun-metal chain in this elegant bracelet design.
Black Czech crystals are teamed up with gun-metal chain in this elegant bracelet design.
Single Crochet Stitch
Make a Crochet Chain
Make a Crochet Chain
Weekly Feature - Square Bead Wire Bangle
A beautiful wire bangle using square beads from your About.com. Guide
A beautiful wire bangle using square beads from your About.com. Guide
How to Make Silver Bangles
Only one solder joint is required to make these silver bangle bracelets. You'll want to make a few to wear and jingle on your wrist.
Only one solder joint is required to make these silver bangle bracelets. You'll want to make a few to wear and jingle on your wrist.
Wire and Bead Bracelets
Combine wire, such as silver and gold-filled, with all kinds of wonderful beads to make a number of wire and bead bracelets projects.
Combine wire, such as silver and gold-filled, with all kinds of wonderful beads to make a number of wire and bead bracelets projects.
Triple "P" Chandelier Earrings
These petite pearl and purple crystal earrings are perfect for those who want the chandelier style without having to wear overly large earrings.
These petite pearl and purple crystal earrings are perfect for those who want the chandelier style without having to wear overly large earrings.
Cover Your Crimps!
What a fabulous idea: covers for your crimp beads! It's about time too! Learn how to use these cool covers to disguise your crimp beads and add a special touch to all your jewelry designs.
What a fabulous idea: covers for your crimp beads! It's about time too! Learn how to use these cool covers to disguise your crimp beads and add a special touch to all your jewelry designs.